Real Madrid has turned down the opportunity to sign Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk on a free transfer, according to Relevo. The Dutch defender's Liverpool co

Real Madrid have turned down the chance to sign Virgil van Dijk on a free transfer, with the defender now close to a new deal with Liverpool.

The 20-year-old forward Charles Sagoe Jr has returned to Arsenal from a loan spell with League One side Shrewsbury Town, but that is unrelated to the current injury crisis. After Sagoe Jr made just five starts in the first half of the season, Shrewsbury opted to terminate the loan arrangement.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has said he believes Manchester United were "disrespected" ahead of Sunday's 2-2 draw at Anfield.

Along with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah, influential Reds captain has yet to agree extension to expiring deal

Real Madrid have reportedly turned down the opportunity to sign Liverpool's central defender, Virgil van Dijk, despite his agents offering him to the club as a free agent in the summer of 2025.

Reports in Spain are suggesting Virgil van Dijk was offered to Real Madrid as the Liverpool captain's contract continues to run down, with no sign of a renewal yet.

Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday and Virgil van Dijk has given his honest assessment of the result in the Premier League title race